Food Chain and Food Web Task Cards

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What is the first source of energy in a food chain?

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The first source of energy in a food chain is usually a producer, such as a shrub.

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What is the flow of energy in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers.

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Where is energy stored in living organisms?

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Energy is stored in the food that living organisms eat.

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Are all animals considered consumers?

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True, all animals are consumers as they rely on other organisms for energy.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a model that shows the path of energy as it flows from one living thing to another.

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What are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other living things for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Can a food web contain multiple food chains?

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Yes, a food web is made up of multiple interconnected food chains.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a deer, which eats plants.